Dear BC family I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy in September and at my follow up appointment I was so pleased to receive the news that they got all the nasty stuff, with good margins. Lymph nodes were clear too. Whoop. However as the...
Hi warriors, I’m feeling a bit numb and disappointed today! Had a phone call of my oncologist, she’s not happy to give the last/3rd cycle as my heart isn’t as good as it was expected to be or should be!! She further told me that cardiologist suspects...
I had lumpectomy and lymph node surgery 3 weeks ago. I was in and out in one day without any advice on recovery. I am feeling alone and frightened. I was told not to remove the waterproof dressings for 2 weeks. With the result last weekend I ended up...
Hi all I’m new - just had first dose ECT chemo a week ago. I have reacted quite badly with EXTREME fatigue. I could barely speak a couple of days ago and still very weak. Is this normal? Im absolutely drea ng the next bout. I’m being seen in clinic...
I've been advised that a front fastening bra would be best post lumpy op, for ease of putting on, although I'm lucky enough to have help with bras etc. Where do I get one from? Which one do I go for? I'm not a very large lady in that dept, but have...
Can I ask if it’s usual to be prescribed Calci-D at the time of being prescribed letrozole. My oncologist requested my gp to prescribe both. I currently have worsening heartburn and sometimes acid reflux and was wondering if the calci-d might be causing...
Hi everyone, my mum has breast cancer - the second time now, this time it has been found in a lymph node. She had MRI and CT scans on Friday morning and afternoon and her surgeon had told her she would have to wait a couple of weeks for the results of...
Hi everyone I have been on Anastrozole for 11 months now and the hot flushes/night sweats, sleep issues are mostly under control, but I have had continued vaginal/vulval dryness throughout this time. 14 Months ago I was on oral HRT and everything was...
I have been taking exemastene for about 2 months. Can’t sleep more than a couple of hours., My mood is really low and I feel just at rock bottom. I was in Letrozole but it elevated my liver enzymes and I was very sick. My Oncotype score is 13. No chemo...
Hi everyone and hope everyone is doing ok x just wondering if anyone is getting dry patches of skin especially on face during treatment? Trivial i know just wondering xx
